Open AccessUse of Intravitreal Ganciclovir as Monotherapy for Bilateral CMV Retinitis in a Tertiary Government Hospital
Author(s) -
Ana Margarita A Sarmiento,
Egidio Jose Fortuna
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
hsoa journal of ophthalmology and clinical research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2378-8887
DOI - 10.24966/ocr-8887/100090
Subject(s) - ganciclovir , retinitis , medicine , intravitreal administration , visual acuity , government (linguistics) , retinal , combination therapy , optometry , ophthalmology , human cytomegalovirus , virology , virus , linguistics , philosophy
In a tertiary government hospital where cost is an invariable concern, this report validates monotherapy of intravitreal ganciclovir as an effective option for patients due to affordability and ease of administration compared to systemic therapy. The case also exhibits the potential of intravitreal therapy to improve visual acuity in advance bilateral retinal disease